Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Healthcare)

Via Medica Intl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end recruitment processes for both healthcare and non-healthcare roles, ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi's professional qualification requirements. Applicants should have 8-10 years of experience in recruitment, ideally within the healthcare sector. Competence in managing teams and developing sourcing strategies is essential. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in recruitment, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Immediate availability is required.
• Experience with regulatory standards in Abu Dhabi is a plus
• Experience in international recruitment is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi licensing requirements.
• Manage international recruitment efforts.
• Supervise and coach Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Develop partnerships with recruitment agencies.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to fill hard-to-fill roles
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast manpower needs
• Maintain active talent pipeline and accurate ATS records
• Prepare recruitment reports for leadership
• Support employer branding and recruitment events

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Healthcare industry knowledge

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Innovative sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Human Resources

Additional relevant certification

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Global recruitment platforms

Job description

Via Medica International Healthcare LLC is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with strong experience in Healthcare recruitment to join our team in Abu Dhabi.Core Responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for healthcare and non-healthcare roles including sourcing screening interviewing and final selection support.
• Ensure all healthcare hires meet Abu Dhabi Unified Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for licensed roles in Abu Dhabi and other regulatory standards.
• Manage international recruitment efforts including sourcing from global markets and coordinating overseas hiring workflows.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and international recruitment agencies to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates.
• Supervise guide and coach a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists ensuring daily operations are carried out effectively and performance targets are met.
• Oversee workload allocation provide continuous training and conduct performance evaluations for team members.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to fill hard-to-fill positions efficiently.
• Collaborate with department heads and hiring managers to forecast manpower needs and align recruitment plans accordingly.
• Maintain an active talent pipeline and ensure the applicant tracking system is updated and accurate.
• Prepare recruitment reports and metrics for leadership review.
• Support employer branding initiatives and represent the company at job fairs or recruitment events when required.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology Human Resources and equivalent
• Additional relevant certification is an added advantage
• 8-10 years of experience in recruitment preferably in the Healthcare industry
• Immediate joiner

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Required Experience:

Senior IC